Kitchen Manager - Palestine, IL

Casey's; Palestine (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonus

DailyPay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Career development

Team discounts

Job summary

Casey’s in Palestine, IL is seeking a Kitchen Manager who will lead and train the kitchen team, working with the Store Manager to deliver a superior guest experience. You will oversee food safety, inventory, and operations in prepared foods and beverages, while upholding Casey’s CARES values.

You’ll coach team members, ensure 5S standards, and assist with daily duties as needed to sustain productivity and profitability.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen teams and coaching staff.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and procedures.
• Ability to train, guide, and engage team members to deliver guest satisfaction.
• Comfortable managing inventory and optimizing prepared foods and beverage areas.

Responsibilities

• Train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members; delegate tasks and coach for success.
• Under Store Manager supervision, manage activities in prepared foods and dispensed beverages to boost performance.
• Partner with Store Manager to ensure 5S standards and smooth daily operations.
• Oversee kitchen inventory and maintain accurate stock levels.
• Anticipate and resolve guest concerns related to kitchen service.
• Model Casey’s CARES values: Commitment, Authenticity, Respect, Evolving, Service.
• Perform Store Team Member duties when needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Training

Operations management

Inventory management

Customer service

Tools

5S methodology

Job description

As a Kitchen Manager, you’ll be a hands-on leader and a key member of the store leadership team. Working closely with the Store Manager, you’ll train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members to deliver an exceptional guest experience. Your focus will include managing day-to-day kitchen operations, focusing on food safety standards, overseeing inventory, and influencing activities within prepared foods and dispensed beverage areas to maximize productivity and profitability.

Benefits

We Sprinkle In for This Role

• Competitive pay and quarterly bonus opportunities
• DailyPay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Career growth and development programs
• Team Member discounts

What You’ll Do As a Kitchen Manager

• Actively train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members, delegate tasks effectively, and coach for success.
• Under the supervision of the Store Manager, manage and influence operational activities in prepared foods and dispensed beverages to optimize performance.
• Partner with the Store Manager to be accountable for all kitchen activities, maintaining 5S standards, and ensuring smooth daily operations.
• Oversee kitchen inventory and maintain accurate stock levels.
• Anticipate and resolve guest concerns related to kitchen service, keeping the Store Manager informed.
• Model and coach to Casey’s CARES values: Commitment, Authenticity, Respect, Evolving, Service
• Proficiently perform Store Team Member duties when needed.

Compensation

Starting pay range: $18.00 - $20.70. Actual pay may vary based on Casey’s assessment of the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, and qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include local prevailing wages and internal equity. This position is eligible for quarterly bonuses based on kitchen performance. Our full salary range for this role does extend beyond the hiring range listed, allowing team members the opportunity to continue to grow within the company.

What We’re Looking For

• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Strong passion for training, coaching, and team engagement.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, drive performance, and accomplish goals.
• Hands-on leadership style with a focus on guest experience and operational excellence.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Ownership mindset